Military Governor Ian Evans accepts a welcome invitation from Mr. Lowe of Eastgate, though his officers warn it smells like a trap. Lana, a child praised as the family's "lucky star," has healed Carson's legs and refuses to stay behind. Despite suspicion, Ian decides to bring her to the party. Before they leave he hands Lana a small item and orders, "If anyone tries to mess with you, scare them off with this!" The group walks toward the welcome event under guarded nerves, heading straight into a potentially staged ambush with Lana now armed and exposed.